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Courts & crime, 1909

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The Children's Court. By Bertha

Guyra Argus · Thursday 1 April 1909 · page 3

Every social relation has its ethics, and the general needs of society as a whole are the base of ethics. This profound truism, voiced by an…

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The Thirst for Murder

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 2 April 1909 · page 5

Sir,--I write as a voice from the wilderness of this state, penning a few lines from a little village which is situated on the borders of the…

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Small Debts Court. Friday, April 2

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 3 April 1909 · page 4

W. D. Solomons V. George Eraser, claim £2 5s. Verdict for amount, with costs. J. Pheloung v. Geo. Gallagher,…

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Land Court

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1909 · page 3

THE local Land Board, comprising Messrs. McLean (Chairman), and I. Whereat, M.B., commenced a five days' sitting at the local Court House on Friday…

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Tuesday, Apbil 6.—(Before the Police Magistrate

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 April 1909 · page 4

A stranger, on remand, from Hillgrove, was charged with being of unsound mind. Dr. Harris deposed that he…

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Burglary at Newcastle

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 April 1909 · page 4

A burglar was discovered in the house of Percy Taylor, at Newcastle. He was fired at twice by Taylor when attempting to escape, and each shot…

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Armidale Police Court. Monday, April 5.—(Before Mr. F. W. Garstang, P.M.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 April 1909 · page 4

Three men were brought before the Court, charged with drunkenness. The first, who had a list of 16 previous convictions against him, was fined…

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The Children's Court. Ormond House Ii

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 April 1909 · page 3

By degrees and in deference to a greater Sydney Scheme, Sydney is being deprived of her land marks, and amongst the comparatively few left as memories…

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Licensing Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 3

The P.M. and Mr. D. M. M'Gregor, J.P., were on the Bench at the Licensing Court on Tuesday. Renewals of licenses were granted E. S. Breyshaw…

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Small Debts Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 3

Mr. R. H. V. Alluult, P. M. presided at the Small Debts Court on Tuesday morning Two or three cases wore settled out of Court…

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Land Court. Fourth Day—tuesday

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 7

P Jeffrey, c l 157¼. Appraisement of rent. Appraised at 4½d per acre. Applications Confirmed-P Finnerty, c p 112a, 4 wire fence, and c l 336a. rent…

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Sanity From Snakes. Operation at Earl's Court

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 4

Before several well-known scientists and members of the medical profession and a party of distinguished gentlemen a daring operation…

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Murder

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 4

Tvro ex-couvicts were arrested for the murder of a New York detective…

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Crime in New Caledonia. Systematic Murder and Arson

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 7

The R.M.S. Dumbea, which arrived from New Caledonia on Monday, brought details of a trial, which occupied the Criminal Court of Noumea…

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Armidale Police Court. Monday, April 12.—(Before Mr. F. Garstang, P.M.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 April 1909 · page 5

The time of the Court was taken up by the relating of "the little sins of the holidays" by a couple of inebriates, one of whom was fined Is…

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Guyra Police Court

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 2

On Thursday last the monthly Petty Sessions and Small Debts Court was held at Guyra before Mr. F. W. Garstang, P.M…

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Guyra Police Requirements

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 7

The Guyra Shire Council, following the action of the local Progress Committee, has decided to requisition the…

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Judicial Change. Divorce Court President

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 5

It was announced on Wednesday (February 3), that Sir John Gorell Barnes, on retiring from the presidency of the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty…

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Police Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 16 April 1909 · page 4

Benjamin Dawson had the charge preferred against him that he did at Ben Lomond on or about the 8th inetant steal one horse, the property of…

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Police Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 April 1909 · page 4

Mr Stafold. J. P., presided at the Temple of justice yesterday morning. A brace of "drunks" were each fined as Two young men, E. Lahey and H…

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